White Boy Rick
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| Directed by | Yann Demange |
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| Cinematography | Tat Radcliffe |
| Edited by | Chris Wyatt |
| Music by | Thomas Newman |
| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures[1] |
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| Language | English |
White Boy Rick is an upcoming American crime drama film directed by Yann Demange, from a screenplay by Logan Miller, Noah Miller, and Andy Weiss. It stars Richie Merritt, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Bruce Dern, Bel Powley, Piper Laurie, and Matthew McConaughey. The film is scheduled to be released on January 12, 2018, by Sony Pictures Entertainment.
Cast
- Richie Merritt as Richard Wershe Jr.
- Jennifer Jason Leigh as one of the FBI agents who began working with Wershe as a confidential informant from the beginning.
- Bruce Dern as Ray Wershe, Wershe Jr.’s grandfather
- Bel Powley as Dawn Wershe, Wershe Sr.’s daughter
- Piper Laurie as Vera Wershe, Wershe Jr.’s grandmother
- Matthew McConaughey as Richard Wershe Sr. Wershe’s father a blue-collar factory worker trying to keep his family together as the automotive industry collapses around him in Detroit.
- Rory Cochrane as Byrd, one of the FBI agents who began working with Wershe as a confidential informant from the beginning.
- Jonathan Majors as Johnny Curry, older brother of Leo and Rudell Curry
- Taylour Paige as Cathy Volsan
- Danny Brown as "Black Ed."
- YG as Leo Curry, eldest brother of Johnny and Rudell Curry
- Brian Tyree Henry as Officer Mel “Roach” Jackson, a narcotics detective
- RJ Cyler as Rudell Curry, youngest brother of Johnny and Leo Curry
- Kyanna Simone Simpson as Brenda
- Jason Gerrard
- IshDARR as "Freaky Steve" Roussell
- Kevin Dietz as Field Reporter
- Eddie Marsan as Art Derrick
Production
In February 2015, Studio 8 acquired a spec script by Logan Miller and Noah Miller, titled White Boy Rick.[2] In November 2016, Matthew McConaughey joined the cast of the film, with Yann Demange directing the film, Darren Aronofsky, Scott Franklin and John Lesher will produce the film under their Protozoa Pictures and LBI Entertainment banners, respectively.[3] In January 2017, Bruce Dern and Jennifer Jason Leigh joined the cast of the film.[4] In February 2017, Bel Powley and Brian Tryee Henry joined the cast of the film.[5][6] In March 2017, Richie Merritt, Jonathan Majors, YG, Taylour Paige, Piper Laurie and RJ Cyler joined the cast of the film.[7][8]
Filming
Principal photography began on March 14, 2017.[9][10]
Release
The film is scheduled to be released on January 12, 2018.[11]
References
- ^ a b c d "Film releases". Variety Insight. Retrieved 2017-05-26.
- ^ Fleming Jr, Mike (February 17, 2015). "Studio 8 Buys Spec On Long Imprisoned Detroit Drug Dealer/Informant 'White Boy Rick'". Deadline.com. Retrieved March 12, 2017.
- ^ Busch, Anita (November 18, 2016). "Matthew McConaughey In Negotiations To Star In 'White Boy Rick' For Helmer Yann Demange". Deadline.com. Retrieved March 12, 2017.
- ^ Busch, Anita (January 31, 2017). "Bruce Dern, Jennifer Jason Leigh & Rory Cochrane Board 'White Boy Rick'". Deadline.com. Retrieved March 12, 2017.
- ^ Kit, Borys (February 1, 2017). "Bel Powley to Play Matthew McConaughey's Daughter in 'White Boy Rick' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 12, 2017.
- ^ Busch, Anita (February 21, 2017). "'Atlanta's Brian Tyree Henry Joins 'White Boy Rick'". Deadline.com. Retrieved March 12, 2017.
- ^ Busch, Anita (March 3, 2017). "'White Boy Rick' Coveted Lead Role Goes To Unknown 15-Year-Old Baltimore Kid With No Acting Experience". Deadline.com. Retrieved March 12, 2017.
- ^ McNary, Dave (March 24, 2017). "Power Ranger R.J. Cyler Joins 'White Boy Rick' Cast". Variety. Retrieved March 26, 2017.
- ^ "White Boy Rick" (PDF). Directors Guild of America. Retrieved March 12, 2017.
- ^ "Will Matthew McConaughey be filming in Detroit next year?". On Location Vacations. December 9, 2016. Retrieved December 20, 2016.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 9, 2017). "Sony Release Date Changes: 'White Boy Rick' Takes Over 'Bad Boys 3' MLK Slot, 'Goosebumps 2' Moves To Fall 2018 & More". Deadline.com. Retrieved March 12, 2017.
